In the 2006 National Basketball Association Draft three Jews were taken:

On the occasion of Purim, the traditional time to cast things in a humorous light, The Center for Sport and Jewish Life has posted It’s to laugh: Jewish sporting tales.

The Jewish Journal quotes an interesting exchange with Laker's star Kobe Bryant who said he “wouldn’t mind being Jewish.” in an article entitled: And We Wouldn’t Mind $100 Million

Q. My son is pretty quick, and his little league coach has been encouraging him to steal bases. I'm worried that this is improper behavior. A player deserves to advance if he earns it through a hit, or if the defense forfeits a base through an error. But is it really ethical to steal a base? We always try to discourage our children from stealing. TC

Rabbi Dr. Asher Meir, The Jewish Ethicist responds.

Bayla Sheva Brenner takes you through the journey of Alan Veingrad from offensive lineman for the Green Bay Packers and Super Bowl Champion Dallas Cowboys to a yarmulka wearing father of three in the article on ou.org: Super Bowl Champion Becomes Super Ba'al Teshuvah. He talks about anti-semitism in the pros and his Jewish roots.

Bangitout.com's blog lists the Jews of the winter olympics